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#INFANT INFECTIOUS
/Infectious diseases, DIPHTHERIA
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high temperature
sore throat
enlarged {cervical} glands
grey {exudate} over {pharynx} & {tonsils}
{respiratory} obstruction
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Seek competent medical advice. Infection of the skin by the diphtheria germ can occur in desert regions & may damage nerves, resulting in localized {paralysis} (e.g. foot drop). Therefore, protection by vaccination is very important.